NORTHERN
VIETNAM
Here you can learn more about a few of the many noteworthy travel destinations within the northern part of beautiful Vietnam.
Topas Lodges in Sapa
Go to Sapa in North Vietnam to discover the incredible mountainous region and stay at Topas Ecolodge or Topas Riverside Lodge.
Sapa is a major tourist destination in North Vietnam and a natural starting point for discovering the unique mountainous area – the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The region is also home to five different hill-tribes, each with its own distinct language, dress and cultural values.
SAPA
Mountainous area with colourful ethnic minorities and stunning views of magnificent rice terraces that cling to mountains slopes and drops into narrow gorges.
The former French hill station of Sapa sits high in the mountainous north west on the edge of the majestic Hoang Lien National Park. This is the territory of hill peoples, with ethnic minority groups creating a rich and colourful tapestry of cultures and traditions.
HANOI
The capital city Hanoi gives you a rich variety of historic, cultural and religious highlights.
The captivating capital city of Hanoi has been the historical and political centre of Vietnam for 1000 years. Fortunately modern Hanoi has successfully retained many aspects of its ancient heritage.
HALONG BAY
A magical landscape of thousands of small and large limestone islands that rise dramatically from the calm green waters – Halong Bay is unquestionably one of Vietnam’s main attractions and for good reason.
Board a classic boat and be transported into a imaginary world, cruising between cavernous caves, hidden beaches and floating fishing villages complete with small schools bobbing on the water.
LAN HA BAY
Did you know that Halong Bay is just one part of a much larger and diverse area?
Indeed, Halong Bay is only one of three bays within the enormous Gulf of Tonkin, which stretches from the Chinese border all the way to Vinh in central Vietnam. Located on either side of Halong Bay you can find the remote Bai Tu Long Bay to the east and the insulated smaller Lan Ha Bay to the south.